Palgongsan Birobong

Palgongsan, also Palgong Mountain, and previously called Gongsan, also Gong Mountain during the Later Three Kingdoms period, is a mountain in southeastern South Korea, lying on an outlier of the Taebaek range. It stands on the northeastern border between Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province (including the districts of Chilgok County, Gunwi County, Yeongcheon, and Gyeongsan). Its peak is 1193 m above sea level. The mountain is the site of a number of cultural and natural heritage sites. These include Buddhist shrines from the Silla period or later, including the large and active temple of Donghwasa and the Gunwi Triad Budda Grotto (National Treasure 109). In addition, in the 9th month of 927, the Battle of Gongsan) was fought between Hubaekje and Goryeo forces on the mountain's southern slope. Natural treasures include the stone Buddha statue of Gatbawi, so-called due to its stone hat which resembles the traditional Korean horsehair hat, or gat. The mountain, connected to downtown Daegu by bus, is a popular site for weekend outings from the city. From 2019 to 2022 and again in 2025, Palgongsan has been selected for the '100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of Korea,' jointly designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization.

Neighbouring summits